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All For Fun

We were just out of the store where ATV Accessories are on display when my husband spotted something interesting.

My nieces and nephews were laughing at him but he didn’t care. He just wanted to have a picture with “Elvis”. Not for long, he got some sharp looks from people around the area, who . . . → Read More: All For Fun

Unusual And Amusing

How long can you sit this way?

During our one week stay at the Dusit Thani Makati, this woman played her instrument  in the same spot every day. I’m pretty sure that she was not on for 24 hours though as there were times in the day when I didn’t notice her. Having . . . → Read More: Unusual And Amusing

Guinness Storehouse

It was but fitting to spend an afternoon at the home of Ireland’s national beer. That is, at the Guinness Storehouse. With the beer-making museum, a gallery of clever ads and the awesome Gravity Bar with panoramic city views, it made for one exciting visit.  It was sort of a pilgrimage.

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St. Stephen's Green Park

The St. Stephen’s Green Park in Ireland is surrounded by fine Georgian Buildings, although it used to be enclosed in 1664. A city park that was originally a medieval commons is complete with gory public executions. Today, the park is now providing 22 acres of grassy refuge for the people of Dublin.

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Upper Lake

This is the second part of two parts documenting our trek to Glendalough at the south end of  Wicklow’s Military Road  (the first part was shared on my other blog) in Ireland.

We walked miles to get to the Upper Lake. Tiring, but I was determined to get there. The Wicklow walk was scenic . . . → Read More: Upper Lake

The Morning Star Bar And Restaurant

Oh yes, I’m not kidding. Your £ 5 (British Pound) can buy you a lunch buffet in Northern Ireland. But that is not without rules. Just read through:

My husband and I could only chuckle in amazement when we read the rules.  I guess, this is okay with the regular diners, . . . → Read More: The Morning Star Bar And Restaurant

Catholic And Protestant Neighborhoods In Belfast

Prior to our trip to Belfast, I’ve heard so much about the murals at the Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods. They were  memorable part of our visit. It was indeed an experience for us and  the chance to visit the place and roam around the Catholic Falls Road and the Protestant’s Shankill Road was a . . . → Read More: Catholic And Protestant Neighborhoods In Belfast